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Kati's Daycare
Columbia City, IN
· Whitley County
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Columbia City, IN 46725
Quick Facts
Capacity
16 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Number
92-1066
License Issued
Apr 1, 2026
Active Through
Mar 31, 2028
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
Reviews
Employee
2019-04-11 13:30:10
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
This daycare has a nice facility. You feel very welcomed when you first join. However, as I worked there my boss left me alone for most of the day with 16 or MORE children at a time when she’s only licensed for 16. I would not get involved with this daycare, as things did not end professional. I’m not here to bash, I’m here to inform the next person who wants to apply for this job.
Thank you.
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About the Provider
KATI'S DAYCARE is a Licensed Home in COLUMBIA CITY IN, with a maximum capacity of 16 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM-5:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ Level 1;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2026-02-02 |
No documentation that the local fire department was notified. | 2026-02-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(u) The licensee shall notify the local fire department at the time of application or relicensure of the licensed capacity and the hours of operation of the home |
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| Licensing 2026-02-02 |
Three out of three staff does not have documentation of universal precautions has been completed. | 2026-02-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers |
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| Licensing 2026-02-02 |
Arrived at the home with one staff with seventeen(17) children present, two of the children are under 15 months that caused the program out of supervision. | 2026-02-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times |
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| Licensing 2026-02-02 |
No documentation that a fire drill was conducted. | 2026-02-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-6.5(a)(6) To qualify for a license to operate a class II child care home under this chapter, a person must do the following: Conduct fire drills required under article 37 of the Indiana fire prevention code adopted by the fire prevention and building safety commission in effect at the time the class II child care home provider applies for licensure |
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| Licensing 2026-02-02 |
Arrived at the home with one staff with seventeen(17) children present that cause the program to be over capacity. | 2026-02-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-29.5(b) The number of children cared for at any one (1) time shall not exceed the licensed capacity |
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| Licensing 2026-02-02 |
Arrived at the home with one staff with seventeen(17) children present, two of the children are under 15 months that caused the program out of ratio. | 2026-02-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1 |
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| Licensing 2023-05-17 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2023-05-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) 1 out of 7 staff has an expired consent. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-11 |
The number of children cared for at any one (1) time shall not exceed the licensed capacity | 2022-10-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-29.5(b) During the time of inspection there were 17 children present during the time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2022-09-21 |
The number of children cared for at any one (1) time shall not exceed the licensed capacity | 2022-09-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-29.5(b) During the time of inspection there 18 children present. |
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| Licensing 2022-09-21 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2022-09-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Expired consent for (MH) during the time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2022-08-23 |
Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times | 2022-08-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) Children were outside while all 5 staff members were inside the home during the time of inspection. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Discussed and reviewed proper transition from snack to outside play. Staff was informed to allow less for cleaning to allow more staff to attend outside. |
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| Licensing 2022-08-23 |
The number of children cared for at any one (1) time shall not exceed the licensed capacity | 2022-08-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-29.5(b) During the time of inspection there were 26 children present, which is exceeding the licensed capacity of 16 children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Childcare was operating under the understanding of the executive order 20-40 Ind Code 12-7.2-28.6 & 12-17.2-2-8 (8)(e) dated Augsut 21, 2022 was still in effext and appliable. Program and attendance was modified on 8-24-22 to adhere to capacity limits and also addressed all families in program. |
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| Licensing 2020-01-21 |
The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1 | 2020-01-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) 15 children present with one staff |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Katherine returned from emergency appointment for her child. Staff over ratio was less than one hour. It was corrected during visit. Implementing a backup plan for future emergencies. Proof of appointment was provided during visit. All parent were notified of provider leaving for emergency and that staff was short during the absence. |
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| Licensing 2019-03-08 |
When a chair designed specifically for toilet training is used, direct child care provider shall empty it after each use and sanitize it at least daily | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-6(d) Toilet chair not emptied after use |
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| Licensing 2019-03-08 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Medications accessible due to gate being down in doorway separating home side and childcare side of childcare home |
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